The first written reference
of the town of Dolny Kubin dates from 1314. It was founded in the 14th century
and initially belonged to the Orava Domain. It was granted town privileges
(town status, town charter) in 1632, and its importance was further
strengthened in 1633 when the town was granted the right to hold markets. In
1683 the town became the seat of the Orava county and in 1776 also the seat of
a processus district.
